United States. An Official Captain Appointment Document to Amos B. Eaton, 1840 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic In addition to the medals

In addition to the medals presented here

The depletion of whale stocks could be avoided only by controlling the whaling industry

medal for Merit in Agriculture

the reverse of each with an integral strap featuring a grey rayon underlay

Mark between the fasces and the soldier

United States. An Official Captain Appointment Document to Amos B. Eaton, 1840 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic In addition to the medalsA paper document denoting Amos B. Eaton as Captain in the Second Regiment of Infantry as of March 1, 1837. Signed by the Secretary of War, J. R Poinsett and President Martin Van Buren, signed on the date February 20,1840. The document measures 352mm (w) x 425mm (h), with a seal present near the top left corner, heavy creasing and light foxing, slight discolouration around the edges and crease lines, remains in very fine condition.